Secrets of Sulphur Springs
2021
Original language: English
- family
- drama
- mystery
- sci-fi & fantasy
The story
12-year-old Griffin Campbell and his family move to the small town of Sulphur Springs and take ownership of an abandoned hotel rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a girl who disappeared decades ago. Griffin befriends Harper, a bright-eyed, mystery-obsessed classmate and together, they uncover a secret portal that allows them to travel back in time. In the past, they’ll attempt to uncover the key to solving this unsolved mystery, a mystery that affects everyone close to them.
What it’s like
Warm, sun-washed suburban daylight gives way to dim, dust-hazed corridors of an empty hotel, and the show leans on that contrast for its low-level eeriness. The camera stays fairly steady and conventional, with wide establishing shots of a small Canadian-style town and close, unshowy framing on the young leads as they whisper over maps and old photographs. Colour is bright and youthful in the present day and slightly faded, cooler in the past, so time-travel scenes read as a soft shift in palette rather than a flashy effect. The score is light and synth-tinged, nudging into pulsing suspense when a ghost sighting or portal glimmers. Vibe: gentle supernatural mystery with a comfortable, after-school adventure feel, best for a weekend afternoon or a family viewing. Tension is real but kept mild: some ghostly scares, some danger, and occasional threats to the characters, with no gore and little on-screen violence. The emotional tone is hopeful and wistful, following a boy and a girl who slowly gain courage and loyalty as the stakes around their families grow. It suits families with pre-teens and anyone wanting a spooky story that stays cosy rather than cruel.
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